tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55042986387637507822018-03-02T08:43:21.872-08:00Goldenhair Beauty Beauty blog. All things romantically spooky, beautiful, creepy, and awesome. One part Marilyn Monroe, one part Wednesday Addams. Makeup, fashion, vintage, jewels, and the et cetera. Sarah Hanahnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-44822419385503314872016-02-16T10:29:00.002-08:002016-02-16T10:29:58.528-08:00The Perfect First Date Makeup<div id="header" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #515151; font-family: GothamSSm-Book, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div class="sqs-widget sqs-postheader sqs-postheader-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_173" style="position: relative;"><div class="sqs-title-noneditable" style="font-family: GothamSSm-Book, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 32px; min-height: 32px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /></div><div class="post-metadata" style="color: #aeaeae; font-size: 10px; line-height: 12px; margin-top: 3px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="sqs-layout sqs-grid-12" data-type="blog-app" id="layoutContainer" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #515151; font-family: GothamSSm-Book, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px;"><div class="sqs-row" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_382" style="margin-left: -17px; margin-right: -17px; width: auto !important;"><div class="sqs-col sqs-col-12" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_383" style="float: left; padding-right: 0px; width: 314px;"><div class="sqs-widget sqs-block-base sqs-block-parent-base sqs-block-html sqs-block html-block" id="block-8bec0d53366cdf2f4ac0" style="-webkit-transition: outline 0.1s ease-in-out; clear: none; height: auto; outline-color: transparent; outline-style: solid; outline-width: 1px; padding: 17px; position: relative; transition: outline 0.1s ease-in-out; word-wrap: break-word;" tabindex="0"><div class="sqs-block-html-content sqs-block-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_276" style="cursor: auto; outline: 0px;"><div class="sqs-dd-invalid-handle sqs-widget sqs-html sqs-html-focused sqs-content-item-focused" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_308" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; position: relative; z-index: 1;"><div class="sqs-html-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_310" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 24px; outline: 0px; word-break: break-word; z-index: 2;"><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647345432_657" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">So the hard part is over: you've met someone you fancy. Who knows how, maybe it was fate, maybe it was tinder, but what you do know is tonight's the night you will have your first real date with this dreamiest of dreamies. You're completely ready, you went for a jog this morning you moisturized last night, your girlfriend is going to call you fifteen minutes in to make sure you have an out if you need one, a you've just spent the last three hours gliding through the aisles of Sephora picking out the perfect makeup that will make you feel confident, flawless, and like your very best self.</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Let's begin with the eyes, because that's where you decided to splurge. You picked out Burberry’s Rose Pink No. 10 eyeshadow palette; the texture like butter and the color payoff is fantastic. You can create a soft smokey eye effortlessly because the colors blend so well. To finish off the eyes you create a fierce cat eye with Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner which is the darkest of all the black eyeliners and you top it off with her Immortal Lash Mascara for a look that will last well into the night. And for the most important element of your face, your brows! You have chosen wisely to try out the new Anastasia Brow Definer, and your brows have never been fleekier !&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Now for a flawless face, you must start with a flawless base. Benefit’s newest product, the Porefessional Matte Rescue, this will keep your foundation perfect and shine free all night. But to balance the matte primer, we must choose a hydrating foundation, Hourglass Illusion hyaluronic skin tint buffed all over with a beauty blender sponge will lock in the moisture and keep you skin from cracking away like a dying Lord Voldemort. To highlight your cheekbones, you've chosen the holy grail of highlighters, Champagne Pop by Becca Cosmetics.&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">For a little extra glamour, you put the highlighter on your temple, Cupid's bow, and the tip of your nose in addition to your cheekbones. You'll be a vision in every room you walk in. And for something that will last all night you dab on a little of Becca’s beach tint in “watermelon” on the apples of your cheeks to enhance your natural flush, as if you've got a joke on the tip of your tongue all night long.&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">As a final touch, you paint your lips with Becca’s Beach Tint Lip Shimmer Soufflé in watermelon to match your blushing cheeks, to give you the perfect kissable pout.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-60327147809103537712016-02-16T10:28:00.002-08:002016-02-16T10:30:20.591-08:00Gifts that Pair Perfectly with your Zodiac Sign<div id="header" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #515151; font-family: GothamSSm-Book, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div class="sqs-widget sqs-postheader sqs-postheader-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_173" style="position: relative;"><div class="sqs-title-noneditable" style="font-family: GothamSSm-Book, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 32px; min-height: 32px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /></div><div class="post-metadata" style="color: #aeaeae; font-size: 10px; line-height: 12px; margin-top: 3px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="sqs-layout sqs-grid-12" data-type="blog-app" id="layoutContainer" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #515151; font-family: GothamSSm-Book, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px;"><div class="sqs-row" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_382" style="margin-left: -17px; margin-right: -17px; width: auto !important;"><div class="sqs-col sqs-col-12" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_383" style="float: left; padding-right: 0px; width: 314px;"><div class="sqs-widget sqs-block-base sqs-block-parent-base sqs-block-html sqs-block html-block" id="block-3209e8a1f57c20a702ed" style="-webkit-transition: outline 0.1s ease-in-out; clear: none; height: auto; outline-color: transparent; outline-style: solid; outline-width: 1px; padding: 17px; position: relative; transition: outline 0.1s ease-in-out; word-wrap: break-word;" tabindex="0"><div class="sqs-block-html-content sqs-block-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_276" style="cursor: auto; outline: 0px;"><div class="sqs-dd-invalid-handle sqs-widget sqs-html sqs-html-focused sqs-content-item-focused" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_308" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; position: relative; z-index: 1;"><div class="sqs-html-content" id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_310" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 24px; outline: 0px; word-break: break-word; z-index: 2;"><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_657" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Astrology has been around for hundreds of years, it is commonly thought of as a search for human meaning in the sky. It has had its hands in everything from historical events to attempts at divine communications. It's truly a special contribution to society and has gained a more mainstream popularity due to horoscopes being readily available at the click of a button. Here's my favorite astrology button click http://astrostyle.com/daily-horoscopes/</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_700" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">If you haven't yet been introduced to the wide world of astrology, you're sincerely missing out. Everything will come together when you know why your best friend born in November is so feisty, and how your boyfriend born in July can sometimes get a little introverted. Or even why your other, most awesome friend born in October is so damn charming.&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_714" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">This gift guide will both treat you to a little secret knowledge about each of your friends as well as provide a secure gift giving tool if you're having trouble finding a gift mystical enough for that extra special magical creature in your life.&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Capricorn:&nbsp;</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_740" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">As the mountain goat, Capricorns are always aiming to reach the top of their mountain, especially in regards to their career. They're big readers so any book on their chosen path will be adored. Also any related piece of technology that would help with their career will be loved. An Applewatch would be all your Capricorn friend can talk about this holiday season, or if you haven’t the funds, a great blazer or pair of shoes that can make them ooze confidence at work would be perfect.</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_754" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Aquarius:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_768" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Aquarius is the proud weirdo of the zodiac. They're different and want everyone to know about it ! They often dress in a way that calls to mind a different time, and are attracted to an era long past - for your Aquarius friend, a unique vintage garment or piece of jewelry, or even a strange vintage trinket for their home would make their day. Try this fancy cape from Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Pisces:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_782" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Pisces are your friendly, sensitive friends, and while they are often a bit flighty and absent-minded, this is a friend that won't use the planner or watch you get them to help them stay more organized - even if it would really help them. They'd be more interested in an experience. Take this friend to a concert, out to dinner, or for a facial and they'll feel so valued and appreciated.</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Aries:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_808" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Aries is ruled by Mars, the god of war. These smart and strategic friends are always full steam ahead about something, and it's usually not related to work. For them, a job is what allows them to pursue what they really want to do. Get them a gift related to whatever that is for them. Maybe it's yoga, and you can get them a meditation shawl, or music, and you can get them tickets to see one of their fav artists, or photography, and you can get them an attachable lens for their iPhone. Pay attention to what they spend all their leisure time doing, and hone in on that.</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_834" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Taurus:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_848" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Taurus are hard workers, but they're here to create beauty in the world, so indulge that side of them to make them the happiest. Even the cheapest things look expensive on your Taurus friend. This graceful bull goddess would love some lipstick from the newest, hottest line, or a piece of fancy looking jewelry - even if it's super inexpensive. Everything has to be just right for the Taurus woman, so unless you know their sizing and how they like things to fit to a T, stay away from picking out clothes for them. This vintage inspired lipstick by Besame Cosmetics comes in its very own velvet pouch!</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Gemini:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_874" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Gemini are super energetic, quick-witted, and fast moving. They're usually creative - singers, musicians, artists - give them gifts they can use in their creative endeavors. Paint or makeup brushes could be a great idea. Because they're so creative and full of ideas, this is one sign in which a gift card to Amazon or Sephora would actually be a thoughtful and appreciated gift - they're probably 10 steps ahead of you and already know exactly what you want, and a gift card can be what allows them to get it.</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_900" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Cancer:&nbsp;</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_914" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">A Cancer is the most sensitive, sentimental, introverted sign of the zodiac. This person most appreciates a gift from the heart. A scarf you knitted or a painting you made, or even a piece of jewelry you made will be something they treasure forever. Even a gift you buy that reminds you of them/an experience you shared together will be a hit. The birthstones for a Cancer are Ruby and Moonstone, so perhaps if you’re not the most talented gift maker, you could also tie a bit of your knowledge of them into the gift.&nbsp; This moonstone necklace from the Robin Woodard Etsy shop is everything&nbsp;</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_940" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Leo:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_954" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Your Leo friend loves to be the center of attention, and as a result their fashion choices are always interesting. Don't be afraid to get a purse, article of clothing or piece of jewelry that would be too "loud" for most people for your Leo friend. Even an eyeshadow palette with wild and vibrant colors would be well-loved by your Leo friend. The “Burning Heart Palette” by Sugarpill Cosmetics should do the trick</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Virgo:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_968" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Out of the whole zodiac, Virgos are most impressed by success and status symbols. Since most of us can't afford to buy our Virgo friends a Cartier love bracelet, get them something they can luxuriate in: take them out to a nice dinner, get them a massage or a facial, or even get them some nice bath bombs or bubble bath so they can have their own spa day at home. Pop! From Lush Cosmetics will turn their tides!</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_994" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Libra:</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_1008" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Libra are the the social butterflies of the zodiac. They pay a lot of attention to how they are received by others, so they especially appreciate gifts they can show the world and have a great story about. Unique jewelry or an article of clothing in their style is always a hit, and they'll love to tell people the story of you giving it to them when they receive compliments on it. When they're not out being social butterflies, they're probably cuddled up at home - gifts like fuzzy blankets and warm slippers or PJs will also be well-loved by your Libra friend.&nbsp; These are the cat’s pajamas</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_1022" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Scorpio:</div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Scorpios are the dark, mysterious, occult-lovers of the zodiac. Anything magical or mystical would be well-loved by your scorpio friend - books about witches, astrology, mythology, etc., crystal jewelry or crystals in general, things in that realm will appeal to your Scorpio friend. Llewellyn's 2016 Witches' Datebook will keep your Scorpio friend on track with her spells for the whole year !&nbsp;</div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_1036" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;"><br /></div><div id="yui_3_10_1_1_1455647196346_1050" style="font-size: 14px; min-height: 28px;">Sagittarius: Sagittarius is the biggest free spirit of the zodiac. For them, life is a buffet and they want to sample everything. Work is just a means to pursue their passions, so don't get them anything too work related or serious. They're passionate about travel, or whatever it is they use to expand themselves - maybe playing an instrument, painting, etc. They love consuming information, so books about exotic places they could potentially visit one day will appeal to your Sagittarius friend, or unique items from other parts of the world they can use to decorate their homes will always be well loved. Pay attention to what they dream of, and feed that. Perhaps a pair of sunglasses to go with a book on travel as they plan their trip to Italy?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-53893024004491259902015-09-03T14:29:00.001-07:002015-09-03T14:29:41.882-07:00Skincare Routine, featuring Sunday Riley Luna oil&nbsp;Which As the world knows, I love skin care. Sometimes I dare to say I love it more than makeup. It's often hard for me to choose. Putting all the lotions and potions of my face at night feels both glamorous and feminine; things I like to try to portray myself as at all times. I have dabbled and touched and smelled probably every product on the market for every different type of skincare and have wittled my routine down to just the essentials...&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Step one, cleanse: lately I've been in love with cleansing balms. Currently I've been using <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Emma Hardie amazing face moringa cleansing balm, but I'm also partial to Clinque's take the day off.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Step two, exfoliate: as I've mentioned before I'm a lover of Dr. Gross and praise for this brand as my skin savior. Naturally I've been using their&nbsp;</span></font><font color="#000000" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://m.sephora.com/product/P377533" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://m.sephora.com/product/P377533&amp;ved=0CE8QFjAAahUKEwi-z-XM5dvHAhUNO4gKHWnGDKE&amp;usg=AFQjCNF1pSkU_JvHcujtQ0TGzW9cp0WJcA" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Alpha Beta Peel&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;which I've fallen in love with as well.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Step three, treat: after that, &nbsp;I use my trusty &nbsp;</font><a href="http://m.sephora.com/product/P375269" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://m.sephora.com/product/P375269&amp;ved=0CDIQFjAAahUKEwjVpOKK5tvHAhUHLogKHeREDVs&amp;usg=AFQjCNEz7LUgN3hZnaYPNYb50EM6cg96FQ" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;">Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution&nbsp;</a>and then to keep my pores from getting clogged I throw on some&nbsp;</div><h3 class="r" style="font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><font color="#000000" style="text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/overnight-clearing-gel/50,default,pd.html" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://www.dermalogica.com/overnight-clearing-gel/50,default,pd.html&amp;ved=0CDgQFjAAahUKEwjIgo7D5tvHAhWQOIgKHRWxBqY&amp;usg=AFQjCNFB2ENtG1eS8_evjQN3po4W4OtbGw" style="text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">overnight clearing gel by Dermalogica</a></font></h3><div><br></div><div>Last step: after all that, lather myself with the magical blue oil that is&nbsp;<a href="http://m.sephora.com/product/P393718" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://m.sephora.com/product/P393718&amp;ved=0CCsQFjAAahUKEwi2ucH75tvHAhUQlogKHQ6VAYU&amp;usg=AFQjCNEzohwAMzb8XLlocRk7WzzIKVSDng" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;">Luna Sleeping Night Oil by Sunday Riley</a>. Now this product is really something special. It is one of the only products I have put on my face and noticed a difference in my skin the next morning. It really gives you a flow from the inside out, evens out my skin tone and even seems to tighten my face up and minimize the appearance of my pores. It's well worth the price tag. And it is also made with a bit of a different type of retinol that is more gentle on the skin than others. I will be buying this product forever and then telling my future grandchildren about it when they ask for bedtime stories.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>And that is what has been keeping my skin in check !&nbsp;</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-12778246840970523502015-09-03T14:08:00.001-07:002015-09-03T14:08:22.892-07:00Sephora Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip ColorSo a while back I was obsessed with cream lipstains. To the point where I had a week of lipstain reviews. At this point in my life, I just want to rub my lips together, and as such I feel that my lipstain days are in the past. That being said the Jeffree Starr cream lipstains are now the best I've come across. So to my surprise, Sephora launched this lustre lip creams and they turned out to be everything I want in a lip: long wearing, brilliant color payoff, comfortable. And most importantly I could rub my lips together. I started with the color "fig" and have since bought two more. I am in love!&nbsp;Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-39547462853330231882015-09-03T13:57:00.001-07:002015-09-03T13:57:45.897-07:00Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening SolutionOnce upon a time (two years ago) I developed adult cystic acne. It was awful and rude and I cried every night and didn't know what to do besides pile on the foundations(yes, plural.) When it finally started to get better, I was left with awful acne scars around my chin and overall t-zone area. I spent weeks searching Google trying to find a product that would get rid of my scars and help keep the acne away. I finally came across my miracle product: Dr. Gross's&nbsp;<a href="http://m.sephora.com/product/P375269" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://m.sephora.com/product/P375269&amp;ved=0CDEQFjAAahUKEwiA8-313tvHAhUCWogKHad7AOI&amp;usg=AFQjCNEz7LUgN3hZnaYPNYb50EM6cg96FQ" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;">Ferulic Acid + Retinol Brightening Solution</a>. This magical product comes in a tincture-like tube and you place a few droplets onto the included pads and rub the solution onto your face. After three days of using it my skin had already improved immensely. Before I was embarrassed to be seen with my pink polka dotted scarred skin, and after two weeks I felt okay to go outside without a mask or foundation on. It has saved me. I still use it to this day, and anytime anyone has a problem with scars, I immediately recommend this product. Viva la Dr. Gross !&nbsp;Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-7560116520448245432014-08-18T23:32:00.000-07:002014-08-18T23:34:49.082-07:00The Internet is for Buying (all the) Things!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QWLC7cqpEk0/U_GT6yEnMzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/D_uzz2HYKB0/s640/blogger-image-431043708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I've developed a bit of an addiction to internet shopping, and I'm comfortable with that. My Gypsy Warrior obsession started with a collaboration between them and one of my favorite artists that I follow on Instagram, <a href="http://deerjerk.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Deerjerk</a>. She makes the most incredible wood carvings that I have ever seen. Not that I've seen lots of art in this medium, but that's what makes her work that much more brilliant. So after I scooped up a "potions" crop top and a "kiss of doom" muscle tee during one of gypsy warriors sales, I thought.. What else?<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zLd5h8YrXlE/U_GT8dt9VPI/AAAAAAAAAhg/G-ZzFzmWulQ/s640/blogger-image--703279127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zLd5h8YrXlE/U_GT8dt9VPI/AAAAAAAAAhg/G-ZzFzmWulQ/s640/blogger-image--703279127.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Other websites to check out would be <a href="http://nastygal.com/" target="_blank">Nastygal</a>, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">Modcloth</a>, <a href="http://www.shopblacksalt.com/" target="_blank">Black Salt</a>, <a href="http://www.tobi.com/" target="_blank">Tobi</a>, <a href="http://www.gilt.com/" target="_blank">Gilt</a>, <a href="https://blackmilkclothing.com/" target="_blank">Blackmilk</a>, <a href="http://www.wheelsanddollbaby.com/" target="_blank">Wheels and Dollbaby</a>, and if we added makeup to this list it would be never ending! But the aforementioned are one of the following: special, not found in America, awesomely fast shippers.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QWLC7cqpEk0/U_GT6yEnMzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/D_uzz2HYKB0/s640/blogger-image-431043708.jpg">Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-51417679810422986982014-07-17T19:22:00.001-07:002014-07-17T19:23:53.697-07:00TheBalm Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKv8ufR7n8Q/U8hDfqBw41I/AAAAAAAAAgw/5hVbRQ-SJmY/s640/blogger-image--2129779948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKv8ufR7n8Q/U8hDfqBw41I/AAAAAAAAAgw/5hVbRQ-SJmY/s640/blogger-image--2129779948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NONMMnf_hcQ/U8hDeK1yTNI/AAAAAAAAAgo/DLsD4fN0Ito/s640/blogger-image--1028102725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NONMMnf_hcQ/U8hDeK1yTNI/AAAAAAAAAgo/DLsD4fN0Ito/s640/blogger-image--1028102725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br></div><img alt="Thebalm swatches " border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NONMMnf_hcQ/U8hDeK1yTNI/AAAAAAAAAgo/DLsD4fN0Ito/s320/blogger-image--1028102725.jpg" title="Thebalm swatches" width="320"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Top to bottom, flash and then no flash: Cindy-Lou, Mary-Lou, and Toile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img alt="Thebalm swatches " border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vKv8ufR7n8Q/U8hDfqBw41I/AAAAAAAAAgw/5hVbRQ-SJmY/s320/blogger-image--2129779948.jpg" title="Thebalm swatches" width="320"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I recently scored some sweet deals for TheBalm because Nordstrom Rack's online app thing had a flash sale, and they finally all came to me on Tuesday. I'm not sure why, but they shipped my three purchases separately? And so I got the Cindy-Lou Manizer first, and then yesterday swooped the Mary-Lou Manizer and the ever beautiful Instain blush in "toile."&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">here !&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dcc6MVwIg1A/U8hGBsiZtmI/AAAAAAAAAhE/jcz4KVTS82c/s640/blogger-image-157926128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dcc6MVwIg1A/U8hGBsiZtmI/AAAAAAAAAhE/jcz4KVTS82c/s640/blogger-image-157926128.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm absolutely mad about this blush color, I purchased it because I had a dream about strawberries, and when I woke up to a text from my darling fellow blogtress and makeup artist extroadanaire <a href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/blogs/author/amanda-storey/" target="_blank">Amanda Storey </a>saying to check out the sale, the description of the color was "strawberry," and so obviously I had to have it.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cindy-Lou looks a lil weird on me, as I'm so damn pale, she is a rich pinky gold, similar to Benefit's Rockateur. And I think that generally looks better on people who have a bit of color.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mary-Lou on the other hand is perfect. A yellow-gold highlight that is just soft enough to make you feel all delicious and warm inside. It is as if you are just so damn brilliant that you are glowing from the inside out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All three have a very creamy kinda texture, so no chalky weirdness.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I will definitely be needing more blushes soon !&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7vJIqCeySvg/U8hGAP2uazI/AAAAAAAAAg8/NaOyI0__sEI/s640/blogger-image-906170492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7vJIqCeySvg/U8hGAP2uazI/AAAAAAAAAg8/NaOyI0__sEI/s640/blogger-image-906170492.jpg"></a>I have Mary Lou and toile on here !&nbsp;</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-26835703869058349472014-07-09T17:01:00.000-07:002014-07-09T17:01:59.006-07:00Mini Makeup of the Day post<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-diwgSULeNtg/U73Ulg1foCI/AAAAAAAAAf8/W6A6HE3tAQw/s640/blogger-image-662528194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-diwgSULeNtg/U73Ulg1foCI/AAAAAAAAAf8/W6A6HE3tAQw/s640/blogger-image-662528194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzMauiiEBNU/U73WWgG7nkI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/nNVJViBncY8/s640/blogger-image-1217521012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gypsy queen" border="0" height="318" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzMauiiEBNU/U73WWgG7nkI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/nNVJViBncY8/s320/blogger-image-1217521012.jpg" title="Gypsy queen " width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So last night was my first go at a flower crown and I think I actually did pretty well ! I may be selling these dudes so keep an eye out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So for makeup today I did my usual things, and added some new guys!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p7PVF1pnlzw/U73W8BhjWwI/AAAAAAAAAgY/WcqWTe4R2RA/s640/blogger-image-1810400498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Russian red" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-p7PVF1pnlzw/U73W8BhjWwI/AAAAAAAAAgY/WcqWTe4R2RA/s320/blogger-image-1810400498.jpg" title="Russian red" width="180" /><span id="goog_1907302096"></span><span id="goog_1907302097"></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I just got one of three of my purchases the theBalm in the mail, the Mary Lou-manizer. She is a rose gold highlighter/illumninator baby and is different from most highlighters I'm used to as she gives me a bit of color.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also have a different shadow primer on as I ran out of painterly, which I basically just use every day to kill my eyelid discoloration. So I've been wearing MAC's "let's skate" in it's stead. Pretty and sparkly and I'm told they made this guy apart of the permanent collection, which is delightful.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Am trying out the covergirl beyond gorgeous concealer, and it's alright. Nothing to write home about. Not life changing, bla bla.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><img alt="Flower crown" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-diwgSULeNtg/U73Ulg1foCI/AAAAAAAAAf8/W6A6HE3tAQw/s320/blogger-image-662528194.jpg" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" title="Flower crown" width="180" /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And finally.. Today I'm wearing my Russian Red by MAC, which really is always my favorite red. No matter where I stray, I always come back. Probably the Russian gypsy in me.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So this is just a tiny update as I am still working on transcribing my interview with the wonderful <a href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/blogs/author/amanda-storey/" target="_blank">Amanda Storey</a>. I also have a couple posts on back order(if you will,) that I need to edit on a proper computer before I post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the X's and O's,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sarah&nbsp;</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-22782700526182013402014-06-18T23:45:00.000-07:002014-06-19T10:18:09.868-07:00Lip/cheek Round 3! Julie Hewett<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iH3d3_vKRkw/U6FAOj5BurI/AAAAAAAAAfc/nmnO8W0uEOo/s640/blogger-image-296768309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SC8fY1ZNiLo/U6FANelajpI/AAAAAAAAAfU/KKiFIY_gEuA/s640/blogger-image-1773769102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SC8fY1ZNiLo/U6FANelajpI/AAAAAAAAAfU/KKiFIY_gEuA/s640/blogger-image-1773769102.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>If you weren't already aware, I own a massive amount of makeup. Especially lip products, and cheek products, and every now and then I buy a special lady that goes both ways. *wink* This product by Julie Hewett, the "cheekie" cheek and lipshine in the color "<a href="http://www.juliehewett.net/product/bette-cheekie-palette/" target="_blank">Bette</a>" is a delightful wonder. I first spied it on one of my favorite bloggers that I have been following since the days of livejournal, <a href="http://www.keikolynn.com/" target="_blank">Keiko Lynn</a>. &nbsp;This color is sortof a dusty rose with a bit of a shimmer. Not overwhelming shimmery but just enough to give it some depth !<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iH3d3_vKRkw/U6FAOj5BurI/AAAAAAAAAfc/nmnO8W0uEOo/s640/blogger-image-296768309.jpg"><br><br>Other things on my face:<br><div><br>Benefit Cosmetics "they're real push up liner."</div><div>Anastasia "brow wiz" in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Anastasia-Brow-Wiz-Blonde-085/dp/B00I6E8J8M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403157396&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=anastasia+brow+wiz" target="_blank">ash blonde</a>.</div><div>Too Faced "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Too-Faced-Candlelight-Compact-Powder/dp/B007HKOVGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403157456&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=too+faced+candlelight+glow+highlighting+powder+duo" target="_blank">candlelight glow</a>" highlighter.&nbsp;</div><div>Tarte <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tarte-Amazonian-12-hour-waterproof-concealer/dp/B0058NG6FM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403157505&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=tarte+concealer" target="_blank">amazonian clay 12-hour concealer</a> in the lightest color&nbsp;</div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maybelline waterproof cat eyes "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-Express-Colossal-Waterproof-Mascara/dp/B009FAPVJG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403157937&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=colossal+volum%27+express+cat+eyes" target="_blank">colossal volum' express</a>" with Rimmel "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rimmel-London-ScandalEyes-Mascara-Black/dp/B00E9QLZR8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403159314&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=rimmel+scandaleyes" target="_blank">scandeleyes</a>" layered on top.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bésame soufflé foundation in "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Besame-Souffle-Foundation-in-Bisque/dp/B00II6P7UG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1403159410&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=besame+cosmetics+souffle" target="_blank">bisque</a>"</span><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Coming soon will be my review/post about about the&nbsp;</span>Bésame cream rouge..</div><div><br><div><br></div></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-74201217392836045622014-06-13T23:40:00.001-07:002014-06-14T07:14:35.051-07:00Bésame Cosmetics Wish List<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mEViZnIBE1k/U5vnRz2DHyI/AAAAAAAAAes/PX8VtjkndQw/s640/blogger-image--1346660013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mEViZnIBE1k/U5vnRz2DHyI/AAAAAAAAAes/PX8VtjkndQw/s640/blogger-image--1346660013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TVyi9Gz5tYU/U5vnS8CfpxI/AAAAAAAAAe0/M_4ChanN3pA/s640/blogger-image--594064083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TVyi9Gz5tYU/U5vnS8CfpxI/AAAAAAAAAe0/M_4ChanN3pA/s640/blogger-image--594064083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eJKca9ZcbFw/U5vnTrVjc5I/AAAAAAAAAe8/aCo1nj67OZk/s640/blogger-image--1056894199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eJKca9ZcbFw/U5vnTrVjc5I/AAAAAAAAAe8/aCo1nj67OZk/s640/blogger-image--1056894199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NKE9Id11b1I/U5vnUmm0IDI/AAAAAAAAAfE/b06p812iSsE/s640/blogger-image-824004228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NKE9Id11b1I/U5vnUmm0IDI/AAAAAAAAAfE/b06p812iSsE/s640/blogger-image-824004228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Brightening violet compact</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bOlmvzCJ9z0/U5vnQyovgoI/AAAAAAAAAek/z8OWGDc1b5k/s640/blogger-image--1962851324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="brightening violet compact " border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bOlmvzCJ9z0/U5vnQyovgoI/AAAAAAAAAek/z8OWGDc1b5k/s320/blogger-image--1962851324.jpg" title="brightening violet compact " width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When I discovered the existence of the pressed powder I was super bummed out that I bought the loose powder, as it is known that I am terrible at using things that are loose powder. Also look how damn cute that compact is !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Black Cake Mascara</div><img alt="Black Cake Mascara " border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NKE9Id11b1I/U5vnUmm0IDI/AAAAAAAAAfE/b06p812iSsE/s320/blogger-image-824004228.jpg" title="Black Cake Mascara " width="320"><br>This I need solely to feed my curiosity. I had to watch a youtube video on exactly how this works, but it really looks like something I could fall in love with. There's something just so novel about being able to go through the very same makeup movements that some of my favorite silver screen sirens had perfected.<br><br><br><br>American Beauty Lipstick<br><img alt="American Beauty Lipstick" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eJKca9ZcbFw/U5vnTrVjc5I/AAAAAAAAAe8/aCo1nj67OZk/s320/blogger-image--1056894199.jpg" title="American Beauty Lipstick" width="320"><br>So it is true that I need another red lipstick like I need a hole in the head, but then again.... you can never have enough red lipsticks.<br><br><br>Portrait Pink Lipstick<br><img alt="Portrait Pink Lipstick " border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TVyi9Gz5tYU/U5vnS8CfpxI/AAAAAAAAAe0/M_4ChanN3pA/s320/blogger-image--594064083.jpg" title="Portrait Pink Lipstick " width="320"><br>I think the first time I saw this lipstick was on instagram on&nbsp;@iddavanmunster, who is easily one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.<br><br><br><br>Apricot Cream Rouge<br><img alt="apricot cream rouge" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mEViZnIBE1k/U5vnRz2DHyI/AAAAAAAAAes/PX8VtjkndQw/s320/blogger-image--1346660013.jpg" title="apricot cream rouge" width="180"><br>Oddly, I wasn't able to properly locate the apricot cream rouge on the website, so please forgive my instagram shot. So I obviously need this product, as I so desperately love the classic cream rouge that they make. Also, it perfectly ties in with my cheek and lip jam(get it? Jam! Apricot!!)&nbsp;that I have going on.<br><br>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-37705142308639460182014-06-13T22:51:00.000-07:002014-06-13T22:51:07.487-07:00Lip/Cheek Round 2, Jouer Cosmetics<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9jw7MBmdQo/U5vdzGL3X-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/yPI3gp8WZV8/s640/blogger-image-401579967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9jw7MBmdQo/U5vdzGL3X-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/yPI3gp8WZV8/s640/blogger-image-401579967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XekgKRPWcy4/U5vd0wSoAYI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Jo3FK8nCqOQ/s640/blogger-image-2048520681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="blue hair don't care" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XekgKRPWcy4/U5vd0wSoAYI/AAAAAAAAAeU/Jo3FK8nCqOQ/s320/blogger-image-2048520681.jpg" title="blue hair don't care" width="180" /></a></div><br />Today's makeup !!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Tarte concealer on assorted blemishes and under eyes.</div><div>My coworker Belle's Pixie color corrector under my eyes.&nbsp;</div><div>Bésame lavender loose powder.&nbsp;</div><div>Jouer "peony" on my lips and cheeks.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Nars "Copacabana" high light.</div><div>My usual mascara and brow routine (see yesterday's post)</div><div>Benefit Cosmetics They're Real eyeliner; today I wore it without primer underneath to test it's longevity.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9jw7MBmdQo/U5vdzGL3X-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/yPI3gp8WZV8/s1600/blogger-image-401579967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="jouer cosmetics peony" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9jw7MBmdQo/U5vdzGL3X-I/AAAAAAAAAeE/yPI3gp8WZV8/s320/blogger-image-401579967.jpg" title="jouer cosmetics peony" width="240" /></a>So I thought I would do a few days of showcasing my lip/cheek products !&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>This Jouer product is really a treasure. It's texture is like nothing I have ever experienced. It's application reminds me of playing with my mom's watercolors as a child. It's a touch drying on the lips, which I find common amongst cheek/lip combos like this, so I used the new Posietint Lipbalm by Benefit to keep it fresh throughout the day.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-75793488560372788992014-06-12T20:32:00.000-07:002014-06-12T20:32:44.806-07:00A makeup of the day post !Today I have on....<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zSnSdsXvf2Y/U5pu1DpMvtI/AAAAAAAAAdo/BW4OMDuLLBc/s640/blogger-image-1686765628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="they're real liner" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zSnSdsXvf2Y/U5pu1DpMvtI/AAAAAAAAAdo/BW4OMDuLLBc/s320/blogger-image-1686765628.jpg" title="they're real liner" width="180" /></a></div>Becca beach tint in "dragonfruit" on my lips and cheeks.&nbsp;</div><div>Nars highlight in "Copacabana."</div><div>The random Marilyn Monroe powder from MAC that I forgot I owned.</div><div>Bésame soufflé foundation in "bisque"</div><div>Benefit Cosmetics they're real liner</div><div>Maybelline waterproof cat eyes "colossal volum' express" with Rimmel "scandeleyes" layered on top.</div><div>Anastasia brow wiz in "ash blonde," outlined with MAC studio finish NW15 concealer.</div><div><br /></div><div>And set with my new favorite discovery for my incredibly dry skin: NYX Dewey finish setting spray !&nbsp;</div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0kmNUQTDao/U5puz16C4OI/AAAAAAAAAdg/eARd4a3d2H0/s640/blogger-image--869303200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="they're real liner" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0kmNUQTDao/U5puz16C4OI/AAAAAAAAAdg/eARd4a3d2H0/s320/blogger-image--869303200.jpg" title="they're real liner" width="240" /></a></div><div>My love for Becca products grows with each product I pick up. These beach tints are marvelous and a little really goes a long way. I went in to Sephora to get samples of the highlighters "moonstone" or "pearl," but after being forced into two different awkward conversations with workers, I ended up not realizing that the cashier hadn't put my samples in the bag and gave me some other weird samps instead. LIFE IS HARD.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I mentioned earlier a magic thing I just discovered with the NYX Dewey finish setting spray. Sooooo I don't know if this spray makes me makeup long lasting, but it DOES make me extra dry skin not be flakey and creepy. Despite how much I moisturize there is still a struggle of foundation getting flakey around my chin, but with this guy my skin looks damn good.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and this extremely fashionable crocheted headbandy thing? I made it. I am grandmas.<br /><br /></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-91077376324938470222014-05-23T22:25:00.000-07:002014-05-23T22:25:16.301-07:00Looking good is the Best Revenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5l4b5h1XoXo/U3rapQ8RuHI/AAAAAAAAAcg/dRADkYvdNE8/s640/blogger-image-1707310728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />So, in three years I've only had one real complaint, other than recently when I told someone to please use a tester mascara wand next time she wants to try the mascara....<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MomSDXl2-LE/U3raoGvykEI/AAAAAAAAAcY/dvtG05ePvAM/s640/blogger-image-449251522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MomSDXl2-LE/U3raoGvykEI/AAAAAAAAAcY/dvtG05ePvAM/s320/blogger-image-449251522.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>Mascara girl got PISSED and even though I had my Benefit sweet as pie voice on and said it was "not a big deal" at least three times, she was still furious for some reason and said "WELL IF IT'S NOT A BIG DEAL, THEN <i>WHY</i>&nbsp;IS IT A BIG DEAL???" "....it's for your health and safety and the health and safety of others..." So that was weird and she asked me to write down my first and last name and I was like "CERTAINLY!" Still in my sweet as pie voice, but I digress...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UzIVPmBbNjU/U3raqGFreOI/AAAAAAAAAco/INKfQ2eN4aQ/s640/blogger-image--88274712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UzIVPmBbNjU/U3raqGFreOI/AAAAAAAAAco/INKfQ2eN4aQ/s320/blogger-image--88274712.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>So my actual complaint was from this one woman and her posse of other women. To make things short and sweet, I did a meh job on a woman who wanted things that our makeup really can't do.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So the next day the woman in charge of the aforementioned posse came in, said lots of mean things about me, including but not limited to "she should not be allowed to touch a humans face," AND left a mean note just to sorta top it off.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So! This woman made another appointment for another posse of women to get their makeup done and requested NOT ME, but of course I had to be there. So I went out of my way to look stunning and be sweet as pie sickeningly nice to her.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5l4b5h1XoXo/U3rapQ8RuHI/AAAAAAAAAcg/dRADkYvdNE8/s1600/blogger-image-1707310728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5l4b5h1XoXo/U3rapQ8RuHI/AAAAAAAAAcg/dRADkYvdNE8/s640/blogger-image-1707310728.jpg" width="240" /></a>All in all it wasn't very eventful, I didn't get into any fistfights with clients, but looking good is definitely the best revenge!&nbsp;</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-66924166497463785522014-05-19T23:08:00.001-07:002014-05-19T23:08:44.114-07:00Deathiversary !<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KX14Co6kJCg/U3rYD_gePPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/BiGQ0e8LcgE/s640/blogger-image--772968534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_zni7TIE6Bw/U3rtgcb6jeI/AAAAAAAAAdM/Rim5HX8sg-w/s640/blogger-image--1265044922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qWsAIKKajKo/U3rtfFGWHDI/AAAAAAAAAdE/_0YBUsGOm8s/s640/blogger-image--2114725147.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="van gogh" border="0" height="180" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qWsAIKKajKo/U3rtfFGWHDI/AAAAAAAAAdE/_0YBUsGOm8s/s640/blogger-image--2114725147.jpg" title="van gogh" width="320"></a></div>So two years ago, I got into a pretty bad car accident in which I didn't die but probably should have. I wasn't injured AT ALL (aside from the bruises I had on my arm because the ambulance failed five times at attempting to give me an IV, and some cuts on my scalp from glass) and it was a really really strange thing to experience. So this year and last I have been referring to May 17th as the anniversary of my death. (My mom calls it my "second birthday" and sent me earrings, my mom is easily the best mom.)<br><div><div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_zni7TIE6Bw/U3rtgcb6jeI/AAAAAAAAAdM/Rim5HX8sg-w/s1600/blogger-image--1265044922.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="barbie" border="0" height="240" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_zni7TIE6Bw/U3rtgcb6jeI/AAAAAAAAAdM/Rim5HX8sg-w/s320/blogger-image--1265044922.jpg" title="barbie" width="320"></a></div>Last year I made my twin drive me around and I got some more moths tattooed on me by Erik Jacobsen at Idle Hand. This year I drove myself to some random woods in Marin, and then my best friend Brian, who was the one who picked me up from the ER and had whiskey, took me to this beautifully Peruvian food restaurant. Delicious and magical.<br><br><br><br></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1UGJdDUz2js/U3rYE1iO_uI/AAAAAAAAAcE/xENENDrQcVg/s640/blogger-image--1980778054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="peruvian" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1UGJdDUz2js/U3rYE1iO_uI/AAAAAAAAAcE/xENENDrQcVg/s320/blogger-image--1980778054.jpg" title="peruvian" width="240"></a></div><br></div><div><br><br><br><br>And on Saturday I am going back to Jacobsen at Idle Hand and am getting a sunflower, which I was inspired to get for a number of reasons but top of the list being my favorite artist, Van Gogh, and his creepy and sad and wonderful sunflowers.<br><br><br></div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KX14Co6kJCg/U3rYD_gePPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/BiGQ0e8LcgE/s1600/blogger-image--772968534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KX14Co6kJCg/U3rYD_gePPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/BiGQ0e8LcgE/s1600/blogger-image--772968534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KX14Co6kJCg/U3rYD_gePPI/AAAAAAAAAb8/BiGQ0e8LcgE/s1600/blogger-image--772968534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">&nbsp;</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vnwgcS10EZs/U3rYF6T3iVI/AAAAAAAAAcM/GAVx8q1psuk/s640/blogger-image--1155198646.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wet n wild" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vnwgcS10EZs/U3rYF6T3iVI/AAAAAAAAAcM/GAVx8q1psuk/s320/blogger-image--1155198646.jpg" title="wet n wild" width="180"></a></div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p-LjAaBfN9I/U3rk9so5WWI/AAAAAAAAAc4/QcNAtpooNBQ/s640/blogger-image--487432816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="poppy king" border="0" height="200" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p-LjAaBfN9I/U3rk9so5WWI/AAAAAAAAAc4/QcNAtpooNBQ/s200/blogger-image--487432816.jpg" title="poppy king" width="128"></a>This post slightly lacks beauty, but I am currently obsessing over the <a href="http://shop.riteaid.com/Wet-Wild-Lipstick-Stoplight-911D/dp/B005GMYPX0?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ci_cpc&amp;0430399&amp;srccode=cii_17588969&amp;cpncode=35-208516959-2#.U3rw1RzDCKI" target="_blank">Wet n' Wild </a>Megalast lipsticks !<br><br>Also on the topic of beauty, I just ordered Poppy King's book <i>Lessons of a Lipstick Queen</i> and can't wait to read and report back !</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-76287645452515931872014-04-24T21:17:00.001-07:002014-04-24T21:24:47.631-07:00Sephora Cream Lipstain Revisited !I have a massive post on how much I love the Sephora cream lipstain so I will keep this one short and sweet!<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdvML6B4e84/U1nWtpOLQyI/AAAAAAAAAbc/b7fFPcXfMO0/s640/blogger-image-1273295070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sephora cream lipstain" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdvML6B4e84/U1nWtpOLQyI/AAAAAAAAAbc/b7fFPcXfMO0/s320/blogger-image-1273295070.jpg" title="sephora cream lipstain" width="180" /></a></div>Easily, of the stains I tried this past week, my favorite. Lime Crime comes in a close second, but Sephora wins !&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Why, you ask? Because it goes on smooth like liquid lipstick does, and stays on forever without any stickiness, only very soft and velvety delicious texture.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>The only drawbacks are: it's tricky to apply, one needs a fairly steady hand and the applicator isn't too forgiving. And you can't really touch it up without it getting slightly crumbly. However, given that it never ever comes off, you don't really ever need to reapply.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EBE6EPd98Hs/U1nbyNDaahI/AAAAAAAAAbs/mWpBUUuRIuY/s640/blogger-image--166216207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sephora cream lipstain" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EBE6EPd98Hs/U1nbyNDaahI/AAAAAAAAAbs/mWpBUUuRIuY/s320/blogger-image--166216207.jpg" title="sephora cream lipstain" width="180" /></a></div><br /></div><div>This post is also brought to you by my Tinkerbell hair !&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-19389044185892440672014-04-23T22:36:00.001-07:002014-04-23T22:38:24.483-07:00Limecrime Pink Velvet ReviewThis was going to be my final cream lipstain review and then I was going to dedicate a post to the cream lipstains I do not own but desperately want to try. But I may just do another post about the Sephora cream lipstain, just so that I can properly compare it to the Lime Crime, which I wore today !<br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tyq__NvZiT8/U1iZtWITrGI/AAAAAAAAAbE/vUYpdpCpUEY/s640/blogger-image-817221351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pink velvet" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tyq__NvZiT8/U1iZtWITrGI/AAAAAAAAAbE/vUYpdpCpUEY/s320/blogger-image-817221351.jpg" title="pink velvet" width="180"></a></div>So, <a href="http://limecrime.com/" target="_blank">Lime Crime</a> I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with. There's a touch of a controversy surrounding the company's founder and after reading into it, I was kinda put off. I'm not going to go into detail about all of that, because this post is based on the lipstain !</div><div><br></div><div>So! <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/product/Lime-Crime-Velvetine-Liquid-Lipstick--Pink?gclid=CIi7huSy-L0CFZRr7AodBUAAgQ" target="_blank">Pink Velvet</a> is pretty damn awesome. It goes on smooth like creamy lipglossy goodness, and dries soft. It lasts for most of the day, with the center fading only when I had lunch. And it just feels so light and delightful, as if I'm not wearing anything. The center does get a bit crumbly at the end of the day. But otherwise awesome ! The color is also magically bright. And I can't remember if I had said this before in my <a href="http://goldenhairbeauty.blogspot.com/2014/01/limecrime-discussion.html" target="_blank">post</a> about Lime Crime, but the reason I finally bought Pink Velvet&nbsp;after resisting the Velvetines for so long is that I had a dream about it before it existed. Gypsy third eye and all that.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nbJ10mpp5zE/U1iZuocOW5I/AAAAAAAAAbM/0Q2dSsb_AbI/s640/blogger-image-1476894348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pink velvet" border="0" height="150" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nbJ10mpp5zE/U1iZuocOW5I/AAAAAAAAAbM/0Q2dSsb_AbI/s200/blogger-image-1476894348.jpg" title="pink velvet" width="200"></a></div><br><br>This last picture is after four hours of wear and eating lunch, not too shabby !<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-88713657040641109102014-04-22T23:21:00.000-07:002014-04-22T23:21:42.069-07:00Hourglass Cosmetics Cream LipstainAlthough I only bleached and toned my hair this weekend rather than picking a color, I wanted to continue with my cream lipstain reviews !<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HZnn_l8ErKU/U1dQUCLxBuI/AAAAAAAAAao/KD_3DmjVX-A/s640/blogger-image--693737438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hourglass Cosmetics Canvas" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HZnn_l8ErKU/U1dQUCLxBuI/AAAAAAAAAao/KD_3DmjVX-A/s320/blogger-image--693737438.jpg" title="Hourglass Cosmetics Canvas" width="180" /></a></div><br /></div><div>So next on the list is Hourglass Cosmetics. I talk a little bit more about it in <a href="http://goldenhairbeauty.blogspot.com/2014/04/from-behind-tree-in-back-of-woods.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, but I also wanted to give it a closer look...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3_mBgZPs34k/U1dTO8YbSjI/AAAAAAAAAa0/zN08w4XiJ5Y/s640/blogger-image--814954530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hourglass Cosmetics Canvas" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3_mBgZPs34k/U1dTO8YbSjI/AAAAAAAAAa0/zN08w4XiJ5Y/s320/blogger-image--814954530.jpg" title="Hourglass Cosmetics Canvas" width="180" /></a>I purchased the color "<a href="http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/opaque-rouge-liquid-lipstick/" target="_blank">canvas</a>" after watching a youtube video from one of my favorite youtubers, Cami of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/camiloveskiwi" target="_blank">CamilovesKiwi</a>. It's the perfect shade of pale pink, and it really does last all day. It isn't too drying, it does stay a touch sticky rather than soft like the NYX stain, but I'm comfortable with that. The wear on this product is amazing, in addition to the fact that it basically doesn't budge. These pictures I took were after six hours of wear and jussssst a touch of crying. Also this was my first attempt at milk maid braids since I've had hair(that wasn't reallllly short, that is,) not so bad. The highlight I have on my cheeks is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/watts-up" target="_blank">Watts Up</a> by Benefit Cosmetics.&nbsp;</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-8333346700149339442014-04-19T21:47:00.001-07:002014-04-19T21:47:30.655-07:00Dying my HAIRZZZZSorry about the interruption of the week of cream lipstains, I am currently dying my hair one of the following colors and it requires all of my attention... We will return to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow !&nbsp;<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N0cHDsatBIc/U1NRYWTvQwI/AAAAAAAAAZw/j3AkR_ZU7Ew/s640/blogger-image--1434594977.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N0cHDsatBIc/U1NRYWTvQwI/AAAAAAAAAZw/j3AkR_ZU7Ew/s640/blogger-image--1434594977.jpg"></a></div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-2864992162532915322014-04-18T21:32:00.000-07:002014-04-18T21:33:18.341-07:00NYX soft matte lip cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jWaspK4U5BA/U1H4gqYsvgI/AAAAAAAAAZg/LUwhQoskDLw/s640/blogger-image-295573346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />After a thirty+ minute search of my apartment for the NYX cream lipstain that was on the schedule for today, I realized a few things. 1. I desperately need to organize things, and 2. I have more makeup than most of the world.<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-71MDuI084Uc/U1H4f0QbikI/AAAAAAAAAZY/XfksrQOZYt8/s640/blogger-image--964287792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nyx, lush, caudalie" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-71MDuI084Uc/U1H4f0QbikI/AAAAAAAAAZY/XfksrQOZYt8/s320/blogger-image--964287792.jpg" title="nyx, lush, caudalie" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Finally after tearing everything apart I was able to locate the baby, NYX soft matte lip cream in <a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-17-soft-matte-lip-cream.aspx" target="_blank">Monte Carlo.</a> Also amongst the rubble I rediscovered my Lush Cosmetics <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Bubble-Gum/03056,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">Bubblegum</a> lip scrub and my Caudalíe <a href="http://us.caudalie.com/lip-conditioner.html" target="_blank">lip conditioner</a>, so I thought, "hey, how about we put these dudes to use!" (Yes, I sometimes refer to my lip products as "dudes")&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So I casually lip scrubbed and licked off the excess bubblegum sugary deliciousness and coated my lips in the lip conditioner. I then proceeded to do the rest of my makeup routine, which today included some other lost and now found items: Inglot's <a href="http://inglotcosmetics.com/colour.play.mascara.03/products/146/845" target="_blank">bright blue mascara</a>, and Makeup Forever's <a href="http://www.makeupforever.com/us/en-us/make-up/eyes/eyeliner/kohl-pencil" target="_blank">white eyeliner</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>After all that jazz, I removed the excess lip conditioner (really actually just fancy lip balm TBH, but I do so love a good lip balm) and applied Monte Carlo...&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>So what I remembered about when I first bought it is that it seemed a touch like the product had dried out a bit. That was still the case, but despite my hesitation I went for it, because I am devoted to the cause !!!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XfqG2WuRv_c/U1H4e4yXf9I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/-gjsxWMZIR4/s640/blogger-image-1940237834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="nyx monte carlo" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XfqG2WuRv_c/U1H4e4yXf9I/AAAAAAAAAZQ/-gjsxWMZIR4/s320/blogger-image-1940237834.jpg" title="nyx monte carlo" width="180" /></a></div>AND! I'm really happy I did. This product is truly everything the name says. It is very soft, definitely matte, and a lip cream. It stays put and doesn't bleed, unlike the Giorgios of yesterday, and fades pretty damn evenly. Even after I ate my bagel with egg and cheese it just sortof casually slipped off, leaving behind a pretty little stain. Not bad for six whole dollars, aye? Especially versus the thirty three dollars the Armani lip maestro will put you out of !&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Two thumbs up for this dude, and I may have to reintroduce him into my rotation.<br /><br />Up tomorrow… Hourglass !</div>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-17461355398102883382014-04-17T21:52:00.005-07:002014-04-24T21:20:24.542-07:00Five Days of Lipstains Reviews: Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c7pshUvDW7g/U1Ch1iyX6JI/AAAAAAAAAYE/spgRpRnJZUI/s640/blogger-image--1965450736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c7pshUvDW7g/U1Ch1iyX6JI/AAAAAAAAAYE/spgRpRnJZUI/s640/blogger-image--1965450736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vSJNajBMmqk/U1Ch2YQmAAI/AAAAAAAAAYM/tbd8g-q-s_w/s640/blogger-image--1353763331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>The cream lip stains I own are:<br /><div>- Sephora brand</div><div>- Armani&nbsp;</div><div>- NYX</div><div>- Hourglass</div><div>- Limecrime&nbsp;</div><div></div><div>What I haven't tried that I want to:</div><div>- Pretty Zombie Cosmetics&nbsp;</div><div>- BMB Cosmetics<br /><br /><br /><br />I already devoted a whole post to the Sephora cream lipstain that I love, which I will link <a href="http://goldenhairbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/11/sephora-cream-lipstain-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;! So let's move on to the <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/giorgio-armani-lip-maestro-matte-lacquer/3409290?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=152&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_C" target="_blank">Armani</a> "Lip Maestro" ....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XA7zuubMFjs/U1CtEjKntYI/AAAAAAAAAZA/8JF9Saaui5Q/s640/blogger-image-1478265881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lip maestro review" border="0" height="84" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XA7zuubMFjs/U1CtEjKntYI/AAAAAAAAAZA/8JF9Saaui5Q/s200/blogger-image-1478265881.jpg" title="lip maestro review" width="200" /></a></div>So, to be quite honest, I LOVED this product so very hard when I first bought it, the texture is everything you could hope for when it comes to these long wearing products: velvety, soft, not sticky. It lasts for ages, and the color was damn good. However, at some point I noticed it got fairly bleedy. Which is something I can't really deal with. So I slightly retired it, tossing it in amongst my other millions of red lipticks in favor of something else.<br /><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cb5UouxbYlw/U1CpveZCCmI/AAAAAAAAAYs/BoctspvTAZ0/s640/blogger-image--314566144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="benefit cosmetics" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cb5UouxbYlw/U1CpveZCCmI/AAAAAAAAAYs/BoctspvTAZ0/s320/blogger-image--314566144.jpg" title="benefit cosmetics" width="180" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I recently revisited it after my twin telling me that she lost hers. Now.. the color seems a little different from what I remember, a little more orange than red. And it still bleeds. But it is fairly long wearing and so velvety soft! However, it's definitely NOT my favorite. I found that I liked wearing it underneath other lipsticks to give the lipsticks that I liked better a longer wear.. IDK! Oh, and the apron I am wearing in this photo, (that would be the pink bow-tie, white collar, blue ruffles action) is what the lovely Sutter Store ladies and myself will be wearing for the rest of this month, courtesy of whoever won the last <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/under-the-gunn" target="_blank">project runway: under the gunn</a> !</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYqX-bBKx_c/U1CpuSHpvKI/AAAAAAAAAYk/arolgyVQZyI/s640/blogger-image-431237215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="urban decay and giorgio armani" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GYqX-bBKx_c/U1CpuSHpvKI/AAAAAAAAAYk/arolgyVQZyI/s320/blogger-image-431237215.jpg" title="urban decay and giorgio armani" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I would recommend, to avoid the bleedy, to use a long wearing lip liner. I used Urban Decay's 24/7 glide on lip pencil in the color "<a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay/lipstick%2C-lip-stain-%26-gloss/24%2F7-glide-on-lip-pencil/379.html" target="_blank">69</a>" <br />and was careful to only put the lip maestro right UP to the liner and not over it!<br /><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">…..And I also scored some sweet rings that match my tattoo today ! Win !</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oiHGyNS1qfY/U1CpwDnaoUI/AAAAAAAAAY0/HFI2p9Hejm4/s640/blogger-image-2116141035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the owls are not what they seem" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oiHGyNS1qfY/U1CpwDnaoUI/AAAAAAAAAY0/HFI2p9Hejm4/s320/blogger-image-2116141035.jpg" title="the owls are not what they seem" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow, assuming I can find it: NYX</div><br />Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-81835886878434053052014-04-15T23:32:00.001-07:002014-04-16T16:07:09.724-07:00From behind the tree in the back of the woods<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wYvKdFJEgsU/U04cuBhsIII/AAAAAAAAAXc/O3xrhUzEYpE/s640/blogger-image--1033233462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>On Sunday my friend Morgan, Sussie and I went on a photo journey to the woods by moss beach. The ones of me and Sussie were taken by Morgan aka <a href="http://www.polaresque.com/" target="_blank">polaresqueboudoir</a>&nbsp;and the photos of just me were taken by the magnificent Sussie from Sweden: you can visit her website <a href="http://www.sussiemellstedt.com/" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;!! I did the makeup and styling... We are wearing vintage slips, and the lipstick I have on is Hourglass Cosmetics opaque rouge liquid lipstick in <a href="http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/catalog/product/view/id/237/s/opaque-rouge-liquid-lipstick/category/11/" target="_blank">canvas</a>, which I feel like is more of a ballet pink than the shade they have that is called 'ballet,' but that's just me. I think I'll do a review of all the different types of cream lipstains I have, since I have developed quite the collection..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><a name="more"></a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tysvXis35f0/U04cnDWvZWI/AAAAAAAAAWs/pcCqPU5PSjs/s1600/blogger-image-1731313129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tysvXis35f0/U04cnDWvZWI/AAAAAAAAAWs/pcCqPU5PSjs/s400/blogger-image-1731313129.jpg" width="400"></a></div><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CsVREx2boCo/U04coFz8_eI/AAAAAAAAAW0/8Xem9SU66NM/s400/blogger-image-643426096.jpg" width="400"><br><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z-elrcRZVtQ/U04cxHW2hiI/AAAAAAAAAXs/8UY5NJO-P3E/s400/blogger-image-772680359.jpg" width="400"><br><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aH2-uau9rw8/U04czJvc1uI/AAAAAAAAAX0/i1P2TknO3-w/s400/blogger-image--2047753434.jpg" width="400"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U3tFtZeiBXg/U04ctOAnZjI/AAAAAAAAAXU/GcLV2LnNcpA/s640/blogger-image--296665178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-U3tFtZeiBXg/U04ctOAnZjI/AAAAAAAAAXU/GcLV2LnNcpA/s400/blogger-image--296665178.jpg" width="400"></a></div><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ghnnzz08Jlw/U04cqkvx0xI/AAAAAAAAAXE/wvMLkbJWDDo/s400/blogger-image-58371560.jpg" width="400"><br><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eu-XzlCs1iI/U04cvemC56I/AAAAAAAAAXk/Yo3QBz9Lvlk/s400/blogger-image-1036923365.jpg" width="400"><br><br><img border="0" height="266" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cKQnsc-PQQ0/U04cmDyCHYI/AAAAAAAAAWk/MUCBboeyHBw/s400/blogger-image-396703765.jpg" width="400"><br><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_Vcmzvsdr_0/U04cpdfQD-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/4yUGcxRzrCY/s400/blogger-image-758977572.jpg" width="266"><br><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oi8NMIoE3Xg/U04crxl4iuI/AAAAAAAAAXM/FgZldF6kTQQ/s640/blogger-image-829425533.jpg"><br><br><br>Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-57187285292399192042014-03-24T17:56:00.000-07:002014-04-12T18:18:22.056-07:00My new go-tos and obsession with Bésame<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YGboLLG-xO8/U0nSak9zxKI/AAAAAAAAAWU/KkvUvmJk5ao/s640/blogger-image-295172352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bésame merlot" border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YGboLLG-xO8/U0nSak9zxKI/AAAAAAAAAWU/KkvUvmJk5ao/s320/blogger-image-295172352.jpg" title="Bésame merlot" width="320" /></a></div>So in my world wide search to find a lipstick that is so dark red it's almost black (with no purple undertones) I came across a brand in Portland called <a href="http://www.besamecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Bésame</a>. And their whole product line has a vintage flair to it that of course I fell head over heels for. With them I found the color "Merlot" that is about as close as I have come to the holy grail. Until I'm able to try Melt Cosmetics 6six6, Merlot takes the lead.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...On a side note, I think I may venture into the creating of my own makeup line to satisfy these color urges and because I am so deeply impressed and inspired by brands like Portland Black Lipstick Company. I already have a name for it, but I'm going to keep that a surprise for now...&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5zyii03mTek/U0nPxJMiu7I/AAAAAAAAAWA/oZprQU0JYgo/s640/blogger-image-682892098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5zyii03mTek/U0nPxJMiu7I/AAAAAAAAAWA/oZprQU0JYgo/s320/blogger-image-682892098.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Anyway, last weekend I made a quick trip to Southern California where I hung out with my twin, bleached my roots, and hunted down the&nbsp;Bésame&nbsp;shop in Burbank. I picked up the Crimson cheek and lip Rouge, as well as their <a href="http://www.besamecosmetics.com/Besame-Cosmetics-801-Bisque/dp/B0009GERQI?class=quickView&amp;field_availability=-2&amp;field_browse=8206872011&amp;id=Besame+Cosmetics+801+Bisque&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&amp;searchNodeID=8206872011&amp;searchPage=1&amp;searchRank=salesrank&amp;searchSize=12" target="_blank">foundation</a>&nbsp;(which I think was way cheaper than 38 dollars at the shop...)&nbsp;and their limited edition Black Liquorice Lip that smells and tastes like black liquorice. Also pictured is the Violet Brightening face powder, and my Valentine's Day gift from my twin, the "You Suck" makeup bag! The <a href="http://www.besamecosmetics.com/Besame-Cosmetics-Violet-Brightening-Powder/dp/B0009GI7LO?class=quickView&amp;field_availability=-2&amp;field_browse=8206872011&amp;id=Besame+Cosmetics+Violet+Brightening+Powder&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&amp;searchBinNameList=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&amp;searchNodeID=8206872011&amp;searchPage=1&amp;searchRank=salesrank&amp;searchSize=12" target="_blank">Violet Brightening</a> powder is a loose powder, that I'm slightly regretting purchasing as I realize I am absolutely rubbish when it comes to actively using anything I buy that is loose powder. Naturally though, when I purchased it in Portland, there wasn't a pressed version, and of course now there is..</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JcHH2U9K7hk/U0nPYcWb0rI/AAAAAAAAAV4/a4DhYhZBcgk/s640/blogger-image-527002384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bésame Crimson cheek and lip Rouge" border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JcHH2U9K7hk/U0nPYcWb0rI/AAAAAAAAAV4/a4DhYhZBcgk/s400/blogger-image-527002384.jpg" title="Bésame Crimson cheek and lip Rouge" width="225" /></a></div>So my basic go-to routine now includes mostly&nbsp;Bésame&nbsp;products and lighter brows. I finally found a brow product that I don't feel like eventually oxidizes and turns green. Now, that whole obnoxious green thing may have been all in my head, but here's a list of products that I thought made them a little green: dipbrow pomade in "blonde," wet n wild brow/liner pencil in "taupe," and unfortunately Make Up Forever's aqua brow. The product that I have been using, I bought from the Pinup Clothing Boutique, also in Burbank, and it is the color "<a href="http://brettfreedman.com/products_pencils_blondie.php" target="_blank">Blondie</a>" by Brett Freedman. They had an even lighter color called "Blondest" but I felt like it fell into the green brow category, which was unfortunate.<br /><br />Now here's a lil' list of all the products I'm wearing in this last photo:<br /><br /><ul><li>Bésame "bisque" foundation. It has a delightful satin finish that you can set with powder if you are feeling the matte groove that has taken over.</li><li>Bésame&nbsp;Crimson cheek and lip Rouge, on both my lips and my cheeks. Maybe it is because I work for Benefit where the Benetint cheek and lipstain revolutionized the world (obviously,) but I find it ever so flattering when ones cheeks happen to have the same flush as ones lips.</li><li><a href="http://www.sephora.com/long-lasting-eyeliner-high-precision-brush-P303302?skuId=1370766" target="_blank">Sephora brand liquid liner</a>. Now this is a serious love affair that I have searched far and wide for, it ties with MAC's liquidlast liner for liquid liner's that have changed my life. It is by far the deepest black I have come across in liquid liner's, and, now this is important, it is the non waterproof version with the precision brush. Gets very precise and comes off easy. (pro-tip, precision brushes will be precise and non waterproof things will come off easy...)</li><li>Brett Freedman's Vanity Mark Brow pencil in Blondie.</li><li>Lash Curler I bought for two dollars at Daiso that is better than the Shiseido lash curler I bought (<a href="http://www.sephora.com/eyelash-curler-P244437" target="_blank">Shi</a>&nbsp;is still a close second.)</li><li>The <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4480189&amp;skuId=2247148&amp;cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&amp;cagpspn=pla&amp;CAWELAID=1591813986&amp;catargetid=1542181174&amp;cadevice=c" target="_blank">Maybelline</a> waterproof colossal lash mascara that really was a game changer for me.</li><li>Classic <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/badgal-lash-mascara" target="_blank">BADgal</a> lash by Benefit layered on top!</li></ul></div>Seven products, not so bad! However that doesn't include all the moisturizers and sunblocks and eyecreams and whatnots that I certainly have on underneath it all. Benefit is coming out with a sunscreen that I am all too stoked on and so when that drops I will dedicate an entire post to my skin care routine.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-20153093978113484952014-03-12T22:22:00.002-07:002014-03-12T22:22:57.878-07:00Highlighters for Fair Skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iE8v1BSK_fw/UyE8Fhg48zI/AAAAAAAAAVE/hWzzjwD_kVk/s640/blogger-image--1212047412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iE8v1BSK_fw/UyE8Fhg48zI/AAAAAAAAAVE/hWzzjwD_kVk/s640/blogger-image--1212047412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ojKCKun2tow/UyE8CRAlu6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/IfSYGtgXVEA/s640/blogger-image--1212064558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RMOiwnodNus/UyE8GiT4DII/AAAAAAAAAVM/I_LanuOVZBE/s640/blogger-image--1047952891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RMOiwnodNus/UyE8GiT4DII/AAAAAAAAAVM/I_LanuOVZBE/s1600/blogger-image--1047952891.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="highlighers for fair skin" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RMOiwnodNus/UyE8GiT4DII/AAAAAAAAAVM/I_LanuOVZBE/s320/blogger-image--1047952891.jpg" title="highlighers for fair skin" width="240" /></a>So, when I say I'm "fair," what I mean is I'm pale. Very pale. Having to mix white pigment into most foundations in order to make them work.<br /><div><br /></div><div>This post was inspired by an Instagram back and forth between one of the <a href="http://web.stagram.com/n/cherryvixen89/" target="_blank">beautiful women</a> I follow @cherryvixen89 and myself, where she posted a question asking about highlighters for the fairer flesh. And I proceeded to probably overwhelm her with my response, but hopefully it wasn't too overwhelming.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I love highlighters. Since I've been employed with Benefit Cosmetics for almost three years now, this affinity has just grown. I came into this job with my favorite product, ever, being a pretty little highlighter called High Beam. So in honor &nbsp;of Instagram and @cherryvixen89 and highlighter lovers everywhere, here is a post about my favorites!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iE8v1BSK_fw/UyE8Fhg48zI/AAAAAAAAAVE/hWzzjwD_kVk/s1600/blogger-image--1212047412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="highlighter swatch" border="0" height="240" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-iE8v1BSK_fw/UyE8Fhg48zI/AAAAAAAAAVE/hWzzjwD_kVk/s320/blogger-image--1212047412.jpg" title="highlighter swatch" width="320" /></a>On my arm(left side, with flash, right side without, and going left to right/top to bottom) I swarched Nars "<a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/cheeks/multi-use/illuminator/copacabana?d=true&amp;region=select" target="_blank">Copacabana</a>," Benefit Cosmetics "<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/high-beam" target="_blank">High Beam</a>," also by Benefit (and a tie for my absolute favorite,) "<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/watts-up" target="_blank">Watts Up</a>" (other tie for favorite,) Too Faced's "Candlelight Glow," one of my very first pieces of makeup ever, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/782/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl" target="_blank">MAC mineralized skin finish</a> in "Porcelain Pink," and last but not least, a forever favorite and now discontinued high-lighter, bronzer duo by Benefit "<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/10" target="_blank">10</a>." (Also pictured is Benefit's "<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/one-hot-minute" target="_blank">One Hot Minute</a>" loose powder bronzer)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ojKCKun2tow/UyE8CRAlu6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/IfSYGtgXVEA/s1600/blogger-image--1212064558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="highlighter swatch" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ojKCKun2tow/UyE8CRAlu6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/IfSYGtgXVEA/s320/blogger-image--1212064558.jpg" title="highlighter swatch" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Creamy liquid base:</div><div>Nars "Copacabana" is very similar in both texture and color to Benefit's "High Beam." Copacabana is a bit more of a liquid and High Beam a bit more of a gel with a slightly thicker texture. Both are great when you need a buffer to blend a cheek stain, my current favorite being <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/view/lollitint" target="_blank">Lollitint</a>, into. Copacabana definitely dries more silver and High Beam more pink.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Cream-to-powder:</div><div>Watts Up by Benefit. Cream to powder stick. A soft champagne color. Gorgeous on almost all skintones, so easy to use. Has a blendy sponge on one side if you don't feel like blending with your fingers, because that's crazy...&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Powder:</div><div>Generally, when I'm doing a full face of makeup on someone and I want to add a bit of highlight, I find powder to be the easiest to work with. You just sorta throw it on le face with a brush and you don't have to really worry about the application. Whereas with a more liquid base, you sorta have to press it on so as not to smudge off the face you just made.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K3gdfBRq0TQ/UyE8ET8D7wI/AAAAAAAAAU8/MwOri9O2YN4/s640/blogger-image-1044240792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Too Faced Candlelight Glow" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K3gdfBRq0TQ/UyE8ET8D7wI/AAAAAAAAAU8/MwOri9O2YN4/s320/blogger-image-1044240792.jpg" title="Too Faced Candlelight Glow" width="240" /></a></div>Two Faced, "candlelight glow" is radiant. It has a bit of a gold finish, one side is white and one side is pink, but it is nowhere near to a rosey blush. This was basically everything I was looking for. I wanted a damn powder highlighter that didn't have a bronzer attached.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>"Porcelain Pink" skinfinish by MAC was honestly one of the first makeup purchased I ever made, outside of lipsticks. I was led to this product, about ten years ago (yikes) by someone I ghost-followed on livejournal, who is still one of my favorite bloggers <a href="http://www.keikolynn.com/" target="_blank">Keiko</a>, who I still stalk, ten years later, on http://www.keikolynn.com if you aren't already following her, I suggest it. She's pretty famous now, but still sweet and humble. Anyway! I think the product she used was called "petticoat"(maybe?) and as I've always been more of a highlighter gal than a bronzey gal, I gravitated towards porcelain pink instead. Now, she is very very subtle, a very very soft pink that is a wonderful first piece of face makeup! It definitely has a warmer tone to it, in my professional opinion.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ow4lBRlVj1Y/UyE8DbWxzlI/AAAAAAAAAU0/wV7tfwFqPlM/s640/blogger-image-1768580695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Benefit Cosmetics 10" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ow4lBRlVj1Y/UyE8DbWxzlI/AAAAAAAAAU0/wV7tfwFqPlM/s320/blogger-image-1768580695.jpg" title="Benefit Cosmetics 10" width="240" /></a>And last but not least, Benefit Cosmetic's now discontinued "10." Powder soft silvery pink on one side, and a VERY VERY light bronzer on the other. To quote Benefit, "a highlighter and bronzer in one sexy swoop!"&nbsp;</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f79i3VyelLU/UyE9Onhi76I/AAAAAAAAAVc/Aht9qtPOuSc/s640/blogger-image-1300880047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Lilly Munster" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f79i3VyelLU/UyE9Onhi76I/AAAAAAAAAVc/Aht9qtPOuSc/s320/blogger-image-1300880047.jpg" title="Lilly Munster" width="246" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Next on my blog to do list is a post on bronzers and how to contour fairer skin without looking dirty! However I always just want to find a bronzer that is grey so that I may have Lilly Munster cheekbones!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><br />Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-44752496738916899982014-03-02T12:45:00.000-08:002014-03-04T12:50:43.020-08:00With love, from Portland: Portland Black Lipstick Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ebPL8qzVZHo/UxYhA-WvH2I/AAAAAAAAAS4/FxDEhzV6_yA/s640/blogger-image--385130758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ebPL8qzVZHo/UxYhA-WvH2I/AAAAAAAAAS4/FxDEhzV6_yA/s640/blogger-image--385130758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0Ejo58ptRM/UxYhBxWyt4I/AAAAAAAAATA/TZIJqC_3jAo/s640/blogger-image-254140213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0Ejo58ptRM/UxYhBxWyt4I/AAAAAAAAATA/TZIJqC_3jAo/s640/blogger-image-254140213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XL7KUfadovM/UxYhC_WYFwI/AAAAAAAAATI/RT1dBhz9Jjw/s640/blogger-image-1796386310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XL7KUfadovM/UxYhC_WYFwI/AAAAAAAAATI/RT1dBhz9Jjw/s640/blogger-image-1796386310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4WsRxkFi6pI/UxYhAO_wgPI/AAAAAAAAASw/mrj4RRAeo0U/s640/blogger-image--835397658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4WsRxkFi6pI/UxYhAO_wgPI/AAAAAAAAASw/mrj4RRAeo0U/s640/blogger-image--835397658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>On Saturday evening I returned from a week and half vacation to the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. I stayed with my wonderful cousin Ayla, and was supposed to be in Spokane, Washington for part of the trip to visit with my friend and her new baby. Unfortunately, even though I specifically said she had better have her baby by the time I got there(jokes,) she was still quite pregnant during my visit. (She did actually end up having a little girl on the 27th of February, and I am pleased as punch to report that, despite my sadness at just missing her.) So poor Ayla had to put up with me for ten whole days. Luckily she is one of my best friends so hopefully she didn't want to murder me in the night too much..<br /><br /><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XL7KUfadovM/UxYhC_WYFwI/AAAAAAAAATI/RT1dBhz9Jjw/s1600/blogger-image-1796386310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="portland black lipstick company" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XL7KUfadovM/UxYhC_WYFwI/AAAAAAAAATI/RT1dBhz9Jjw/s320/blogger-image-1796386310.jpg" title="portland black lipstick company" width="240" /></a>Anyway, a lot of my trip I spent just sorta exploring the city, which was gorgeous. Everyone kept saying I had come at a terrible time, which was probably true, because it was winter. Now, don't get me wrong, it was pretty damn cold, but I love gloomy weather. Truth be told, living in San Francisco, my favorite times are when it is foggy out. Don't get me wrong, the days in Portland when it was sunny, I was probably in better spirits, but there is something that will always be romantic to me about weather that is a touch melodramatic.<br /><br />For this post, I would like to talk about the scavenger hunt I went on to find a certain brand of lipstick that I assumed would be easy to find, <a href="http://portlandblacklipstickco.com/" target="_blank">Portland Black Lipstick Company</a>. During my hunt, I managed to track down three shops that carried this amazing lipstick: Yo Vintage, which has most of them, Blush Beauty Bar, which mainly carrier their reds, and Wells and Verne, which had a few of the staples.<br /><br />Words cannot describe how amazing these lipsticks are. They are so pigmented it is out of this world. I found about this brand a year or two ago from one of my friends (it was either my twin&nbsp;<a href="http://adirtyshame.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> or my old coworker Tiara,) and my wonderful twin was the one who reminded me to look for them while I was visiting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z-23xl5Nrr4/UxYxj3hhBlI/AAAAAAAAAUM/pCPWk1P05fQ/s640/blogger-image--266677731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="portland black lipstick company" border="0" height="317" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z-23xl5Nrr4/UxYxj3hhBlI/AAAAAAAAAUM/pCPWk1P05fQ/s320/blogger-image--266677731.jpg" title="portland black lipstick company" width="320" /></a></div>It was a pretty hilarious thing to do, to search a city for lipstick, but it was so very, very worth it. The colors I ended up taking home with me: the classic Black, which is the most pigmented black I have come across to date. Difficult Island, the color of a bright piece of turquoise with a touch of glitter. Lux et Voluptas, which is a soft pink with a gold shimmer that seems to radiate off of it. Artificial Amethyst, &nbsp;a metallic dark purple with a bit of glitter to it. I also bought Gilded Lilly(a gold, as I've been searching for a gold lipstick my whole life) and Indigo Bridge, a dark metallic blue with a bit of glitter, similar to that of Artificial Amethyst, in my humble opinion, these last two I have yet to test out.<br /><br />The black I have pictured first was straight from the tube, a Chapstick style design, my only complaint about these amazing creations, as it makes application a little tricky. But to be honest, I like a bit of a challenge, and I think for anything that is this amazing, a person should have to work a little harder for.<br /><br />The second picture of the black is five hours of wear without any touch ups, and after eating dinner and pie.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Em8GiV_yXr8/UxY41vk37aI/AAAAAAAAAUc/_BnW2ewSNBo/s640/blogger-image--887961601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Portland Black Lipstick Company" border="0" height="200" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Em8GiV_yXr8/UxY41vk37aI/AAAAAAAAAUc/_BnW2ewSNBo/s200/blogger-image--887961601.jpg" title="Portland Black Lipstick Company" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />These lipsticks are all natural, and as each of the three owners of the three shops I found them at, "made in the kitchen of the house of the woman who makes them." Two thumbs way, way up for this fantastic company and their amazing product.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H6h5pO0Ievs/UxYg_MCMBzI/AAAAAAAAASo/YEN9hCodAFQ/s640/blogger-image--400537277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="artificial amethyst " border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H6h5pO0Ievs/UxYg_MCMBzI/AAAAAAAAASo/YEN9hCodAFQ/s320/blogger-image--400537277.jpg" title="portland black lipstick company" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0Ejo58ptRM/UxYhBxWyt4I/AAAAAAAAATA/TZIJqC_3jAo/s1600/blogger-image-254140213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lux et voluptas" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-e0Ejo58ptRM/UxYhBxWyt4I/AAAAAAAAATA/TZIJqC_3jAo/s320/blogger-image-254140213.jpg" title="portland black lipstick company" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ebPL8qzVZHo/UxYhA-WvH2I/AAAAAAAAAS4/FxDEhzV6_yA/s1600/blogger-image--385130758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="difficult island" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ebPL8qzVZHo/UxYhA-WvH2I/AAAAAAAAAS4/FxDEhzV6_yA/s320/blogger-image--385130758.jpg" title="portland black lipstick company" width="240" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5504298638763750782.post-88985269008318933242014-02-18T11:03:00.000-08:002014-03-04T12:46:17.666-08:00Dem bleached brows, gril!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JWvZwhDPxxI/UxYhnuoz-_I/AAAAAAAAATo/wa5VE2Yl9O0/s640/blogger-image-2134336580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JWvZwhDPxxI/UxYhnuoz-_I/AAAAAAAAATo/wa5VE2Yl9O0/s640/blogger-image-2134336580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o0fpnje5PNY/UxYhlkgB_jI/AAAAAAAAATY/_g6IgeQCeWs/s640/blogger-image--750842914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div>Basically from birth my look has been blonde hair, red lips, dark brows. I define my personal style in two ways: something like the Jetsons (a little from the past and a little from the future) or slutty grandmas. Working in a place like <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Benefit Cosmetics</a>, where laughter is the best cosmetic and brows are the fundamentals to a good life, I often pride myself on the construction of my brows. These babies, placed delicately above ones eyes, are the most expressive part of your face. I have spent over two years preaching this statement, helping the world to see just what his or her eyebrows could be, and not what they feel is wrong with them. Personally, my eyebrows are a bit scarce. Truthfully, they are basically just three wizard-long hairs that I mold into a shape, something that I take great pleasure in doing, both for myself and others. It is almost a cathartic thing, to raise up my brows from the dead. And luckily for me, I occasionally get paid to do just that. (working for benefit.)<br /><div class="" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3g8dbLS_8aE/UxYlzRDS7JI/AAAAAAAAAT0/WhJiNlZe0J4/s640/blogger-image-543462384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="filled in brows" border="0" height="315" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3g8dbLS_8aE/UxYlzRDS7JI/AAAAAAAAAT0/WhJiNlZe0J4/s320/blogger-image-543462384.jpg" title="filled in brows" width="320" /></a>In January I started to feel restless with my appearance, and usually this results in me dying my hair some random color, in fact, I still have a box of ice blue color waiting for me when I need it. However, this time it was different. This time I wanted to change the fundamentals of my appearance. This time, I was going after my brows. I mulled the decision over for most of the month of January, spoke with a few of my coworkers about it, who were all very supportive of this plan I was formulating. One of my coworkers even had experience bleaching her brows. It certainly wasn't to the nordic/slightly otherworldy extent that I wanted, but this gave me the perspective that it can be done. That I could do this. And there isn't a soul around who can say I don't know my way around a little bleach, information one can gather from my naturally blonde hair...</div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lru1ZUBGmoo/UxYl0T0vRoI/AAAAAAAAAT4/0EvtZY5dolY/s640/blogger-image--191606388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="filled in brows" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lru1ZUBGmoo/UxYl0T0vRoI/AAAAAAAAAT4/0EvtZY5dolY/s320/blogger-image--191606388.jpg" title="filled in brows" width="240" /></a>So I went into Walgreens, guns blazing, credit card out and purchased some good old facial bleach, specifically the brand "<a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/jolen-creme-bleach-kit-for-hair/ID=prod7174-product" target="_blank">Jolen</a>" (in my head I pronounce it like the Dolly Parton song, but I'm sure that's probably not how it goes..) I watched a couple <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxiOQ7sqfqs" target="_blank">youtube</a> videos, put the song "Jolene" on repeat, and went at it. I would say "don't try this at home," but what the hell; watch a few youtube videos, throw on a relevant <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shpUZXsO4iE" target="_blank">song</a>, and try this at home!</div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">Here are a few pictures from the process, and I'm happy to say that I achieved the look I was going for. The first picture is obviously with the bleach processing,&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YCiXsOdaz4o/UxYhmqAo4sI/AAAAAAAAATc/_epEoHxx-YM/s640/blogger-image-2121586902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bleaching brows" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YCiXsOdaz4o/UxYhmqAo4sI/AAAAAAAAATc/_epEoHxx-YM/s320/blogger-image-2121586902.jpg" title="bleaching brows" width="180" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">the second is my naked eyebrows with not a hint of filler, in my head I look a touch like silent films from the 20s and 30s..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JWvZwhDPxxI/UxYhnuoz-_I/AAAAAAAAATo/wa5VE2Yl9O0/s1600/blogger-image-2134336580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bleached brows" border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JWvZwhDPxxI/UxYhnuoz-_I/AAAAAAAAATo/wa5VE2Yl9O0/s400/blogger-image-2134336580.jpg" title="bleached brows" width="225" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">..and the third is the more socially acceptable, filled in blonde brow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o0fpnje5PNY/UxYhlkgB_jI/AAAAAAAAATY/_g6IgeQCeWs/s1600/blogger-image--750842914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bleached brows" border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o0fpnje5PNY/UxYhlkgB_jI/AAAAAAAAATY/_g6IgeQCeWs/s320/blogger-image--750842914.jpg" title="bleached brows" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">Despite how odd I find myself looking in the photo without any visible brows, I have to appreciate it. I set out a certain goal, and I achieved it. According to many different beauty blogs out there, there are mixed feelings about this particular look that has popped up in several different high fashion looks during fashion week. The feelings range from wild hatred, to just good old curiosity. I cannot attest to whether or not this is a look that can easily transfer over to the general public, but I can state that it is another great way to change up your look without breaking the bank or cutting off all your hair.</div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br />Sarah Hanahhttps://plus.google.com/112628192559154648604noreply@blogger.com0